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Kansas is played out. No political movements outside of her own borders can materially affect her future condition. She will be admitted upon her first asking. The Administration dare not risk an attempt to keep her out, or if it should, its defeat will be overwhelming. As a political issue, therefore, the Kansas question belongs to the past. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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